NewsUS NewsChild abusePro-Trump TikTok influencer Joshua Lee Hefner, 34, was taken into custody by California detectives following a tipoff from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children12:28, 24 May 2026A MAGA influencer known for his pro-Trump TikTok content was arrested following an investigation into child abuse material.California cops took Joshua Lee Hefner, 34, into police custody after executing a search warrant at a property in Madera County, the local sheriff’s office said.Cops were tipped off after the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children submitted two CyberTips regarding suspected possession of child sexual abuse material in the area.Hefner was later identified as the suspect during inquiries, the sheriff’s office explained. Authorities said the search turned up electronic devices belonging to Hefner containing child sexual abuse material.READ MORE: Nine-storey building collapses in Philippines with 21 missing – 'voices heard' in rubbleREAD MORE: Emergency crews including helicopter scrambled to HMP Deerbolt in major responseHefner was employed by Madera Unified School District as a part-time cafeteria playground assistant at the time of the investigation, working at Dixieland Elementary School, officials said.Hefner was taken into custody after detectives contacted him at the school where he worked.The Madera County Sheriff’s Office said investigators have not identified any students from Dixieland Elementary School as victims “at this time” following a preliminary forensic review of the seized devices.Officials said all electronic devices associated with Hefner have been seized as part of the ongoing investigation.Article continues belowBefore his arrest, Hefner had built a large following on TikTok under the username @‌hefner1991, where he regularly posted political videos supporting Donald Trump and MAGA-related talking points.Some of his clips had attracted hundreds of thousands of views.The Madera County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains ongoing and urged anyone with relevant information or potential victims to contact detectives.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Child abuseCaliforniaTikTokDonald TrumpEducationPoliceSchools